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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 345.14 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 345.14 and 167.40 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 345.14 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/345.14 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 345.14 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 57,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,776.44/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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